100 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Literacy) 1990 front 100 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Literacy) 1990 back
100 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Literacy) 1990 photo
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100 Dollars - Elizabeth II Literacy

1990 year
Gold (.5833) 13.338 g 27.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Canada
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1990
Value
100 Dollars 100 CAD = USD 74
Currency
Dollar (1858-date)
Composition
Gold (.5833)
Weight
13.338 g
Diameter
27.0 mm
Thickness
2.2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#58275
Rarity index
85%

Reverse

Aboriginal children learning to read and write in their native languages.

Script: Latin

Lettering: CANADA 100 DOLLARS

Engravers: Ago Aarand, Susan Taylor

Designer: John Mardon

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 1990 Canadian $100 Elizabeth II (Literacy) gold coin features a unique design that highlights the importance of literacy. The coin's reverse side depicts a stylized image of a book with a lit candle on top, symbolizing the light of knowledge. The design also includes the inscription "LITERACY - THE KEY TO UNLOCKING THE FUTURE" in both English and French. This coin was minted to promote literacy and raise awareness about the importance of education, making it a meaningful and valuable collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1990  49940 - - - - - -

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